Pholas dactylus Linnaeus 1758 (clam)

Bivalvia - Pholadida - Pholadidae

Belongs to Pholas according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012

Sister taxa: Pholas (Monothyra), Pholas (Pholas), Pholas (Thovana), Pholas arcuata, Pholas baudoni, Pholas intermedia, Pholas mackiana, Pholas pectorosa, Pholas triquetra

Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Quaternary of Morocco (2 collections), South Africa (1)

Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence

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